Bill Kehoe opened the meeting at 12:15. This week’s meeting was held at the Newton Medical Center.

 

Charles Grotyohann led the group in prayer and Steve Westcott led the group in singing America the Beautiful.

 

Guests:  We welcomed Kathie Shankman, wife of Bob Shankman as well as Marcy Rittie, who will become a Newton Rotarian very soon.   We also welcomed Joyce, George’s wonderful friend as well as our guest speaker, Laura Hawkins from Newton Medical Center. 

 

Happy Dollars:  Todd gave two happy $s and reported his family had a great time in Disney World!  Mike is happy that his daughter is joining the Scouts as the first integrated member.  Jan’s happy dollars were “bad news highlighted by good news” reports.  Sandy Hollander experienced a fall while in Massachusetts but is doing fabulous now.  Mark Hontz’s daughter passed out on her way home from Japan but she is fine. 

 

Jan also shared, on behalf of Lonnie Nechamkin, a reminder that the Club is welcome to join her at her home in Lake Hopatcong  for the boat races.  The even is the last Sunday in September. 

 

Bob Shankman shared that his wife Kathie will be singing the national anthem at the Skyland’s Park this Friday. 

 

Matt is happy that his six year old daughter wants an ice cream truck for her birthday so she can sell ice cream and make money! 

 

John is happy for Steve Westcott leading us in song. 

 

Bud is happy that he will be going on a cruise to Sweden with his lovely wife Lois. 

 

 

George shared that the Club received a very nice thank you note from Thomas Hontz who is grateful for the scholarship he received from the Club. 

 

The Kittatinny High School newsletter featured a very nice write up and photo about the Rotary scholarship program.

 

Jim Taylor is looking for assistance to set up the Fair Booth on Thursday, August 2.  If you can assist, please come to the booth at 9 am. 

 

Next week’s meeting will be at the Fair Booth.  Tickets for the volunteers will be available at the meeting.  Laura Camp is in charge of ticket distribution.  Laura’s cell is 862-268-2686. 

 

The Spring House Restaurant has closed its doors.  Bill announced the officers are looking into a new meeting location … perhaps, the Barrel House or the O’Reilly Pub. 

 

51st Annual Newton Rotary Golf Outing – SAVE the DATE – September 12, 2018.  Matt and Charles shared that Mark Avondoglio will be this year’s honoree at the Newton Golf Outing.  The Committee is requesting assistance with this year’s golf outing from Club members.  Funds raised benefit the Newton Medical Center. 

 

The Golf Committee presented a check for $27, 715.60 to the hospital.  George Morville thanked the Committee and the Club.  The Endowment now has $635, 000 from funds raised and donated by the Newton Rotary Club.

 

Program:  Laura Hawkins from the Newton Medical Center’s Community Health Department, presented information about the New Vitality Program.  The program offers a variety of health and wellness programs and classes designed specifically for adults 65+ and include topics such as – Medicare Basics, A Path to Better Health, Nutrition/Diabetes Support Group, Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group, YOGA for Everyone and more.  For information call 1-844-472-8499.

 

50/50:  Carolyn won $13 in the 50/50!  … but not the pot. 

 

President Bill Kehoe closed the meeting at 1:05 PM.